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RST Breaks Ground on Major Investment in Rochester’s Future

When leaders from across Minnesota and Washington, D.C., gather at Rochester International Airport (RST), it’s a sign that something groundbreaking — both literally and figuratively — is underway. That was the case on May 27 as U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, Congressman Brad Finstad, Rochester Mayor Kim Norton,...

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From Runway to Recovery: How Mayo Clinic’s Air Ambulance Program at Rochester International Airport Supports Life-Saving Care

When most people think about airports, they picture commercial flights, family vacations, and business trips. But at Rochester International Airport (RST), a significant amount of activity happening beyond the commercial terminal has a very different purpose: helping patients get the specialized medical care they need. Every day, aircraft arrive and...

RST Turns a Parking Lot Into a Party to Launch the Next Chapter of Flocal

On June 1, more than 1,200 community members gathered at RST for the airport's first-ever Parking Lot Party, transforming a section of the airport parking lot into an outdoor concert venue complete with food trucks, lawn games, family activities and a live performance from Kasson native and NBC's The Voice...
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A Global Welcome at RST: Sister and Project City Flags

At Rochester International Airport, a new display of international flags now greets travelers as they arrive and depart — a colorful symbol of the global relationships that help shape Rochester into an internationally connected community. Recently installed at the airport, the display features the flags representing Rochester’s six Sister and...

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5 Things You Can Do While You Wait for Your Flight at Rochester International Airport

At RST, waiting for your flight doesn’t have to mean staring at the departure board. You can read a book, strum a guitar, relax in a quiet space, explore Rochester’s global connections, or make a new four-legged friend — all before your boarding group is even called. Here are five...

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North Star Honor Flight Prepares for Mission 3

North Star Honor Flight is preparing to take off from Rochester International Airport (RST) on itsthird trip to Washington, D.C., with a plane of veterans on April 27, 2026. Mission 3 of North Star Honor Flight willtransport 86 veterans and 79 guardians to accompany them for the day. The goal...

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RST Breaks Ground on General Aviation Ramp Expansion

Construction is officially underway on a major project at Rochester International Airport to upgrade its General Aviation ramp – which supports private aircraft, air ambulances and flight training operations – while positioning the airport for future growth. Photo credit Mayo Clinic. What Is the General Aviation Ramp, and Who Uses...

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Careers at RST: A Chance to Make a Difference

At Rochester International Airport (RST), every role helps create a welcoming experience for travelers, many of whom are visiting for important, and sometimes emotional, reasons. “For the people that work at RST, it’s not just a job,” said Caleb Wyman, Vice President and General Manager of Great Planes, one of...

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Flying Into Rochester International Airport for the First Time? Start Here.

For many travelers, arriving at Rochester International Airport (RST) is a little different…in a good way. The airport is smaller, quieter and easier to navigate than larger hubs. And once you land, you’re already close to where you need to be. Mayo Clinic, downtown Rochester and most hotels are just...

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Rochester International Airport (RST) Accessibility Statement

Updated: January 2026.

General

Rochester International Airport (RST) strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. Rochester International Airport (RST) has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort, and independence.

Conformance status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Rochester International Airport (RST) is making constant efforts to improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible, and unhindered use for those of us with disabilities.

We aim to make all pages and content on flyrst.com accessible, but some content may not yet fully meet the highest accessibility standards. This could be due to challenges in identifying the most suitable technological solution.

We may revise this Statement periodically to reflect improvements or changes to our accessibility practices.

Enabling the Accessibility Menu

The Flyrst.com accessibility menu can be enabled either by hitting the tab key when the page first loads or by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears in the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.

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If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on Flyrst.com or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us during normal business hours as detailed below, and we will be happy to assist.

Contact Us

If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Rochester International Airport (Rochester, MN) Customer Support as follows:

Email: rst@flyrst.com
Phone: 507.282.2328